Beyond The Silence

By Beyond the Silence

Welcome to Beyond The Silence, the official podcast of We Are Survivors. We are a charity based in Greater Manchester that supports men and boys who have been affected rape, sexual abuse and exploi

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Beyond The Silence episodes:

July 06, 2026 12. Creating Change Through Lived Experience with Duncan
In this powerful episode, host George sits down with Duncan Craig OBE, founder and CEO of We Are Survivors, to explore how we can better support male survivors, amplify their voices, and shape a future where healing is accessible to all. At We Are Survivors, we amplify male survivor voices through our services: We Are Listening, Speaking Out, and OUT Side OUT Spoken.

This conversation explores the vital work being done to break the silence around male sexual abuse and trauma, the healing journeys survivors navigate, and what the future holds for survivor support and advocacy.

Contact Us: [email protected] - Service Information 0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
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49min
July 06, 2026 11. What is ON IT? with Daniel and Grahame
In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the ON IT campaign, a vital collaboration between We Are Survivors and George House Trust. We explore the important connections between sex, chems, HIV, and consent, creating space for honest, informed conversations that matter to our community.
ON IT is about breaking down barriers, challenging stigma, and providing practical support around sexual health, substance use, and wellbeing. Community Events View all our upcoming community events, training sessions, and resources here: https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/sup...

Contact Us: [email protected] - Service Information 0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
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25min
July 06, 202610. Standing With Survivors: How We Can Help with Michael
In this episode, George (Senior Community Co-Ordinator) and Michael (Trainee Trauma Informed Therapist) discuss how to effectively support male survivors of sexual harm. We explore:
Trauma-informed approaches that work
Managing the emotional toll on supporters
Practical tools for being a better ally
Essential listening for therapists, family members, friends, and anyone supporting survivors.
Contact Us: [email protected] - Service Information 0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
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31min
July 06, 2026 9. The Power of Volunteering with Plaman and Christopher
We're back with a brand new season of the Beyond The Silence Podcast! In this episode, we welcome back our Senior Community Development Co-Ordinator George as host, who sits down with our Community Development Co-Ordinator Christopher and volunteer Plaman. They open up about their personal healing journeys and how volunteering became a powerful part of their recovery.

Discover how giving back can transform lives, break the silence, and build stronger communities. Whether you're a survivor, supporter, or simply curious about the impact of volunteering, this conversation will inspire you.

Contact Us: [email protected] - Service Information 0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
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40min
August 04, 2025 8. Centring Survivor's Voices in Research with Rory and Siobhan
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma

Timecodes:
2:32 - Research Ethics when working with Male Survivors
23:16 - Assisting Institutions in Supporting Survivors
28:14 - Forced to Penetrate Rape Myths
52:47 - Framing Survivor's Stories Outside of Criminal Justice

RESOURCES:
A Review of the National Male Survivors Helpline and Online Service - https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/266984492.pdf
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy
Supporting Male Victims of Crimes Considered Violence Against Women and Girls - https://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/Files/DEP2022-0294/Supporting_Male_Victims_March_2022.pdf
The Dynamics and Impact of Sexual Coercion of Men by Women - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-07926-007
Similar but Different: Men's and Women's Experiences of Sexual Coercion - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-07926-008
JiCSAV: Justice in Covid-19 for Sexual Abuse and Violence - https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/131218/pdf/
Oh You’re a Guy, How Could You Be Raped by a Woman, That Makes No Sense Towards a Case for Legally Recognising and Labelling ‘Forced to Penetrate’ Cases as Rape - https://www.research.lancs.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/oh-youre-a-guy-how-could-you-be-raped-by-a-woman-that-makes-no-sense(4b8befa9-5fed-4306-9d86-7d93ed5e566b).html
Gender Disparities in Sentencing - https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/publications/gender-disparities-in-sentencing
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - https://www.iicsa.org.uk/

Contact Us:
[email protected] - Service Information
0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok
#BreakTheSilence

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1h 5min
July 28, 2025 7. Through the Gate with Jamie and Rob
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Incarceration, Homelessness, Strong Language and Trauma

Timecodes:
2:54 - Rob and Jamie talk about working in prison
27:56 - News
42:25 - Activity Spotlight - OUTSide OUT Spoken
50:35 - Letters

NEWS:
The Workforce Impact of Second Chance Hiring - https://www.uschamber.com/workforce/data-deep-dive-the-workforce-impact-of-second-chance-hiring-3

Contact Us:
[email protected] - Service Information
0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok
#BreakTheSilence
[email protected] - Service Information
@mandemmeetup - Instagram, X and Facebook
#MandemMeetup
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1h 9min
July 21, 2025 6. Demystifying Therapy with Mark and Jane
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma
Timecodes:
1:12 - Mark and Jane introduce the Therapy Service
6:03 - Different Therapy Pathways
14:30 - Protection for Therapists
27:56 - News
40:25 - Activity Spotlight - Group Therapy Pilot
48:18 - Letters
NEWS & RESOURCES
Trauma and Recovery (1992): Judith Herman
No Bad Parts - Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness (2023): Richard Schwartz
The Eight C's and Five P's of Self: https://foundationifs.org/images/banners/pdf/The_8_Cs_of_Self_Leadership_Wheel.pdf
Investing in Our Mental Health: Priorities for the NHS Ten-Year Plan: https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/investing-in-our-mental-health-priorities-for-the-nhs-ten-year-plan/
Contact Us:
[email protected] - Service Information
0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok
#BreakTheSilence
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53min
July 14, 2025 5. Report to Court with Kaelin and Duncan
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma
Timecodes:
1:58 - Kaelin and Duncan introduce the ISVA Service
5:40 - Reporting to the Police
23:00 - News
51:50 - Activity Spotlight - Nightingale Suite
56:30 - Letters
NEWS
Operation Soteria Survivor Report Findings - https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/34004/
Tackling 'rape myths' among jurors - https://www.hud.ac.uk/news/2020/january/tackling-rape-myths-among-jurors/
Contact Us:
[email protected] - Service Information
0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok #BreakTheSilence
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1h 4min
February 13, 2025 We Are Survivors 16th Birthday Special Part 2
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Harms, Explicit Language, Drug Use
Timecodes:
0:35 - ONIT
16:27 Creating Safe Spaces
27:45 - A Message from Aisling
28:38 - A Message from Monica
30:12 - OUTSpoken Prison Service
34:30 - Mandem Partnership - Through The Gate
40:55 - Community Services
44:01 - Working with Perpetrators
52:30 - A Message from NJ
59:47 - Reflecting on the last 16 years
1:05:41 - A Message from A Very Important Somebody
1:11:57 - Year of Consent Announcement
1:15:10 - Outro
Contact Us:
[email protected] - Community Development [email protected]
- Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram & X #BreakTheSilence
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1h 18min
February 05, 2025 We Are Survivors 16th Birthday Special Part 1
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Harms, Explicit Language, BDSM, Drug Use
Timecodes:
0:42 - Introductions
8:28 - We Are Survivors' Inception
10:09 - A message from Evan
12:35 - The Early Days
15:30 - Growing the Organisation
22:25 - Becoming a Registered Charity
24:56 - A Message From Craig
30:15 - Crafting the Identity of the Organisation
34:05 - Peer Support (Creating the Saferoom)
42:06 - Campaigns and Partner Organisations
46:05 - Daniel's Journey with We Are Survivors
49:57 - Rebranding the Organisation
1:03:21 - A Message From Jamie
1:07:57 - Outro
Contact Us:
[email protected] - Community Development
[email protected] - Service Information
0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram & X
#BreakTheSilence
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1h 9min

FAQs about Beyond The Silence:

How many episodes does Beyond The Silence have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.